The King shall rejoice, HWV260 (Handel)
from The Coronation of King George II (CDA67286)
1 The King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord [2'43]
2 Exceeding glad shall he be [3'17]
3 Glory and great worship [2'48]
4 Alleluia [2'46]
11 minutes 34 seconds 4 tracks
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